different between afterbear vs afterbeat

English

From after- +? bear (“be-er”), modelled after forebear (literally “fore-be-er”).

afterbear (plural afterbears)

A descendant; one who comes after another genealogically.
- 1935, The Spectator:
  The first page of the Family Bible amplified and brought up to this irreverent date; sentimental, practical, witty, even scientific — yes, even psychological; a book for those who care about their forebears and their afterbears.
- 1988, Punch:
  A teapot moulded in the form of Madonna, tastefully hand-coloured, named md dated (doubtless a century from now to be deemed to be some sort of religious vessel)? What else might we expect our afterbears to love and cherish in times to come?

From after- +? beat.

afterbeat (plural afterbeats)

(music) A secondary, weaker half of a musical beat.
- 2007, Michael Campbell, James Brody, ROCK AND ROLL: AN INTRODUCTION:
  The most distinctive rhythmic feature of ska is a strong afterbeat: a strong, crisp chunk on the latter part of each beat.

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